Cross-Linked N-Telopeptide
Access Medical Labs
Sample type: Urine
Requires fasting: No
At home test
Details
Collagen Cross-Linked N-Telopeptide (NTx) is used to assess bone resorption in patients with metabolic bone disease. The test is also helpful in monitoring therapy to slow or halt osteoporotic bone loss. A decline of 30% or more of NTx over six months suggests effective therapy.
- Creatinine, Random Urine
- N Telopeptide (NTx)
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 7 - 9 business days after the lab receives samples.
Details
Collagen Cross-Linked N-Telopeptide (NTx) is used to assess bone resorption in patients with metabolic bone disease. The test is also helpful in monitoring therapy to slow or halt osteoporotic bone loss. A decline of 30% or more of NTx over six months suggests effective therapy.
What type of sample is required for this test?
Urine
Test Resources
For more information, please consult your healthcare provider.
7–9 business days
DO NOT drink excessive water before the test.
Collect your second morning void urine.
Sample collection requires a test kit that will be shipped to you. You will collect your sample at home.
If you have ordered additional Access Medical Labs tests, YOU MUST ship all of your samples together.
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 2 mL urine
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 2 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Transport tube
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (Cold Packs)
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 72 hours
- Refrigerated: 5 days
- Frozen: 30 days
- Reject Criteria: NA
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Puerto Rico, or New York
